Castlefort Academy vs Walsall Wood School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 758 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castlefort Academy
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
225 students
Walsall Wood School
Walsall · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
231 students
| Measure | Castlefort Academy Walsall, West Midlands | Walsall Wood School Walsall, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1287 of 1,690 | #288 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #12258 of 15,697 | #3170 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 225 | 231 |
| Pupils on roll | 225 | 231 |
| Free school meals | 31.5% | 30.2% |
| Capacity filled | 76.5% | 110% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Walsall | Walsall |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.castlefortschool.co.uk | www.walsallwoodschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Walsall Wood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.0 vs 29.7).
- •Walsall Wood School is the larger school with 231 students compared with 225.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Castlefort Academy better than Walsall Wood School?
On the Success Index (England), Walsall Wood School ranks higher (74.0 vs 29.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Castlefort Academy and Walsall Wood School?
About 758 m in a straight line, between Walsall and Walsall in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castlefort Academy: 225. Walsall Wood School: 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castlefort Academy and Walsall Wood School rank in West Midlands?
Castlefort Academy is 1287th of 1,690 and Walsall Wood School is 288th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).